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NYC politics
fromQNS
1 week ago

OneLIC Neighborhood Plan aims to reshape Long Island City with housing, jobs and cultural preservation - QNS

Long Island City is set for significant transformation with a new rezoning plan, adding thousands of housing units and jobs.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Massive housing development breaks ground in North San Jose at site of former Japanese-American farm

San Jose's multifamily housing incentive program aims to overcome housing shortages by waiving fees and taxes, promoting new developments despite economic challenges.
Mission District
fromKqed
1 month ago

SF's Single-Family Home Neighborhoods Could See More Apartments, 65-Story Towers Near Downtown | KQED

San Francisco plans to increase housing density in affluent neighborhoods, proposing mid-rise apartments to meet state mandates.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Planning bill could allow developers to build without replacing local nature

Housing developers can now build on protected green spaces without local nature offsets, raising concerns about environmental impacts and community access.
NYC politics
fromQNS
1 week ago

OneLIC Neighborhood Plan aims to reshape Long Island City with housing, jobs and cultural preservation - QNS

Long Island City is set for significant transformation with a new rezoning plan, adding thousands of housing units and jobs.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Massive housing development breaks ground in North San Jose at site of former Japanese-American farm

San Jose's multifamily housing incentive program aims to overcome housing shortages by waiving fees and taxes, promoting new developments despite economic challenges.
Mission District
fromKqed
1 month ago

SF's Single-Family Home Neighborhoods Could See More Apartments, 65-Story Towers Near Downtown | KQED

San Francisco plans to increase housing density in affluent neighborhoods, proposing mid-rise apartments to meet state mandates.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Planning bill could allow developers to build without replacing local nature

Housing developers can now build on protected green spaces without local nature offsets, raising concerns about environmental impacts and community access.
#affordable-housing
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
4 days ago

Plan to Bring Thousands of Affordable Homes and Upgrades to Brooklyn

The Atlantic Avenue Mixed-Use Plan will bring 4,600 homes, with 1,900 being permanently affordable, crucial for community development in Central Brooklyn.
NYC real estate
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

New 72-story tower eyed to replace city-owned 'eyesore' in Brooklyn

The Adams administration plans a 72-story housing project at 395 Flatbush Ave., aiming to provide 1,200 new housing units, including affordable ones.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

A Silicon Valley senator is proposing to insure multifamily development loans. Could it help spur more construction?

California faces a critical shortage of affordable housing, prompting proposed legislation to improve financing conditions for multifamily developments.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
3 weeks ago

Here's Where Affordable Housing Was Built Last Year-& Where It Wasn't

In 2024, Brooklyn's Council District 42 led NYC in affordable housing with 1,439 new income-restricted apartments.
Boston real estate
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

Two Boston office buildings approved for housing conversions

Two office buildings in Boston's Financial District and North End are being converted into housing units, including affordable housing.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
4 days ago

Plan to Bring Thousands of Affordable Homes and Upgrades to Brooklyn

The Atlantic Avenue Mixed-Use Plan will bring 4,600 homes, with 1,900 being permanently affordable, crucial for community development in Central Brooklyn.
NYC real estate
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

New 72-story tower eyed to replace city-owned 'eyesore' in Brooklyn

The Adams administration plans a 72-story housing project at 395 Flatbush Ave., aiming to provide 1,200 new housing units, including affordable ones.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

A Silicon Valley senator is proposing to insure multifamily development loans. Could it help spur more construction?

California faces a critical shortage of affordable housing, prompting proposed legislation to improve financing conditions for multifamily developments.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
3 weeks ago

Here's Where Affordable Housing Was Built Last Year-& Where It Wasn't

In 2024, Brooklyn's Council District 42 led NYC in affordable housing with 1,439 new income-restricted apartments.
Boston real estate
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

Two Boston office buildings approved for housing conversions

Two office buildings in Boston's Financial District and North End are being converted into housing units, including affordable housing.
#environmental-regulations
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

Proposed Muslim development in Texas brings inquiries by DOJ and state officials; community members feel stereotyped

I'm able to do this without getting into traffic or thinking about jumping into a car, walking distance. I mean, it's all about honestly convenience and then the consistency with which we're able to practice our faith.
US news
#real-estate
Miami food
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

Developer gets land by MIA in cut-rate deal for housing. 'Giveaway' says ex-Springs mayor

Miami-Dade sold land near Miami Airport to a developer for workforce housing, sparking claims of it being a 'giveaway' deal.
San Francisco
fromMission Local
6 days ago

S.F. supervisors want tax breaks for developers retrofitting downtown offices into housing

San Francisco supervisors support tax incentives for converting offices to housing, aiming to revitalize downtown.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

San Jose towers deal leaves notorious real estate empire near collapse

New ownership of the San Jose housing towers provides hope for improvement after years of issues.
Machine Investment Group plans to revitalize the complex amidst a history of mismanagement and problems.
#local-governance
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

HUD secretary tours Nevada federal land to talk housing development

The urgent need for swift, coordinated action and smart agreements is critical to address developmental barriers to housing in Nevada, according to state officials.
SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Planning bill will push public towards Reform': Labour's Chris Hinchliff on standing up for nature

"These changes meant Labour would be fighting communities, kicking and screaming, adding: All that will do is push, push the public towards Reform and that politicians aren't interested in what really matters."
UK politics
#san-jose
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago
Silicon Valley real estate

Housing hopes for old Fry's Electronics dead under Bay Area tech company's plan

fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago
Silicon Valley real estate

Housing hopes for old Fry's Electronics dead under Bay Area tech company's plan

fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Residents of village that inspired Thomas Hardy fight back against expansion

Thomas Hardy's literary legacy influences current residents’ opposition to housing developments in Marnhull, where locals argue for preserving its unique heritage established in his works.
UK news
#new-york-city
fromsilive
2 weeks ago
NYC real estate

NYC announces 500-unit waterfront housing development for Staten Island's North Shore

NYC real estate
fromCity & State NY
1 week ago

Opinion: An innovative proposal to fund housing development at the Western Yards

Hudson Yards has established a model for funding infrastructure through real estate tax revenue, successfully boosting community investment and housing solutions.
NYC real estate
fromsilive
2 weeks ago

NYC announces 500-unit waterfront housing development for Staten Island's North Shore

New York City is investing $400 million in a mixed-income housing development on the North Shore waterfront.
Construction will utilize mass timber materials to promote sustainability.
NYC politics
fromCity & State NY
1 month ago

Adolfo Carrion Jr., one of NYC's new deputy mayors, on jumping in the 'deep end of the pool'

Adolfo Carrión Jr. focuses on stability and housing goals as New York City's new deputy mayor amidst significant leadership changes.
#community-engagement
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

SF Planning Department Director Rich Hillis Resigns, May Have Been Nudged Out by Lurie

"This resignation marks another significant change as several department heads, including SFPD Chief Bill Scott and SFMTA director Jeffrey Tumlin, leave under the Lurie administration."
NYC politics
#community-concerns
#community-planning
#local-government
Silicon Valley real estate
fromKqed
4 weeks ago

California Bill to Expand Rent Control Is Pulled for the Year by Bay Area Lawmaker | KQED

California's proposed bill to lower rent increase caps has stalled but advocacy for tenant protection continues.
#public-policy
fromPadailypost
1 month ago
Silicon Valley real estate

Lawsuit says city can't use downtown parking lots for housing without a vote of property owners

fromPadailypost
1 month ago
Silicon Valley real estate

Lawsuit says city can't use downtown parking lots for housing without a vote of property owners

#community-impact
from48 hills
1 month ago
NYC politics

Small business groups push for protections from Lurie's upzoning (and displacement) - 48 hills

from48 hills
1 month ago
NYC politics

Will the supes reject a simple measure notifying neighbors about upzoning? - 48 hills

from48 hills
1 month ago
NYC politics

Small business groups push for protections from Lurie's upzoning (and displacement) - 48 hills

from48 hills
1 month ago
NYC politics

Will the supes reject a simple measure notifying neighbors about upzoning? - 48 hills

fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Menlo Park residents worried neighbor's ADU plans near massive redwood trees could pose safety risk

I cannot state with any certainty whether or not the two trees closest to the property will survive this construction.
East Bay real estate
fromwww.enfieldindependent.co.uk
1 month ago

Cheers as plans for flats that were 'too close' to existing homes thrown out

Labour committee chair Cllr Mahym Bedekova stated the plan was too close to neighbouring homes and would become too overcrowded. Conservative committee member Cllr Michael Rye agreed. He said: It's overdevelopment for the site, the car-free element cannot be justified given that there's no controlled parking zone (CPZ) in place. This will add parking stress, which is already an issue on the road.
London politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Antioch father, son charged with bribery for allegedly giving councilmember mug with $5K in cash

Attempting to bribe a public official is a blatant attack on the integrity of our government and the trust of the communities we serve, says FBI Special Agent Sanjay Virmani.
NYC politics
#city-council
Renovation
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 month ago

Plan to demolish Berkeley's United Artists theater for housing has been approved

The City Council unanimously approved the demolition of the United Artists theater for new apartment construction despite preservationist opposition.
Renovation
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 month ago

Plan to demolish Berkeley's United Artists theater for housing has been approved

The City Council unanimously approved the demolition of the United Artists theater for new apartment construction despite preservationist opposition.
fromwww.harrowtimes.co.uk
1 month ago

Criminals 'threatened violence' before dumping 650 tonnes of industrial waste

We're proud to be a part of this significant operation, helping to tackle one of the city's most challenging fly-tipping sites. Our team worked closely with Goody Demolition and local authorities to ensure that waste was safely collected and transported to our recycling facilities, minimising the environmental impact.
London politics
Renovation
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Crystal Palace dinosaurs to be restored with 22million from affordable homes land sale deal

Bromley Council has secured funding for a park regeneration project, restoring dinosaur sculptures and building new facilities.
Renovation
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
1 month ago

Major plan to knock down and rebuild estate with 500 homes and new shops

Havering Council and Wates are revamping the Farnham and Hilldene estate, adding 481 new homes and community spaces while ensuring existing residents can return.
#urban-development
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